Turn off the lights when you
go to bed - Even dim light at night may trigger obesity
Source:
http://www.naturalnews.com/030199_lights_obesity.html

Questions for Discussion:

Session 1

1. What are your sleeping and eating habits? Do you go to bed with lights on or
off? Are you fond of eating night snacks? Have you ever heard about the news
that “even dim light at night may trigger obesity”?

2. Are there any friends or relatives you know having a hard time fighting with
obesity? What can you do to help them lead a more enjoyable life?

3. According to the study, how could too much light exposure at night allegedly
lead to weight gain? Please elaborate your understanding of the research.

Session 2

4. It is widely noticed that the number of overweight children is increasing.
What are the possible causes of that? What difficulties may they face in their
life?

5. Do you think that a fat tax would actually help people lose weight like some
western countries are advocating now?

6. How do you consider your own physical status? What do you do to stay in good
shape?